how cr-ss you stand before me with no blood to fuel your fame how dare you wield such flippancy without requisite shame your very existence becomes my sacred mission’s bane you bow to kiss my hand and i ignore ignited flame

how i’m moved to meet you untouched i do remain

to some it seems foreign why i would steely forge ahead this land entrusted to me knows not of hallowed secrets

i’ll keep it to myself while your brave eyes swim in my head your charm can not distract me from the path i’m born to tread

how i’m thrilled to know you unaffected i remain how i’ve learned to like you undeterred i do remain

less daunting as team you unlikely king by my side and me so much better for trusting you

my hand over your heart while you keep hindrances at bay color me surprised by how our union saves the day

how i’ve grown to need you as my soldier need fades how i love to love you and how i, how i remain